Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Directed by David Yates · 2022 ·
Is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore worth watching?
Probably not. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) earns a 53% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (46%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as Fantastic Beasts: डंबलडोर के राज़ Animales Fantásticos 3: Los Secretos de Dumbledore Animales fantásticos III. Los secretos de Dumbledore Les Animaux fantastiques : Les Secrets de Dumbledore Phantastische Tierwesen: Dumbledores Geheimnisse Animais Fantásticos: Os Segredos de Dumbledore ファンタスティック・ビーストとダンブルドアの秘密 신비한 동물들과 덤블도어의 비밀
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Where to watch Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV |
| Indonesia | Prime Video, HBO Max |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu |
| Malaysia | Prime Video, HBO Max |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| Pakistan | Prime Video, HBO Max |
| Philippines | Prime Video, HBO Max |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Prime Video |
| Thailand | Prime Video, HBO Max |
| Turkey | Prime Video, TV+, HBO Max |
| United Arab Emirates | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max, ITVX |
| United States | HBO Max, Peacock |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (46/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (84%).
- Celluloid Score 53% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore worth watching?
Probably not — Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore earns a 53% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it. Read our full review (2/5).
Celluloid verdict
Mads Mikkelsen’s Grindelwald era closes the trilogy with election intrigue — lighter than Crimes, still a franchise side-quest.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Audiences (84%) responded more warmly than critics (46%).
What is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore about?
Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.
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Critic Reviews
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Review: Too Late
★★☆☆☆
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore steadies the series with Mads Mikkelsen's Grindelwald and a lighter tone, but the story still lacks magic or stakes.
Mostly no. It is tidier than its predecessor and Mikkelsen is an upgrade, but only viewers committed to finishing the trilogy will find this long, flat caper worth it.
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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore: frequently asked questions
Is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore worth watching?
Probably not. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 53%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
In the United States, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore streams on HBO Max, Peacock with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; Prime Video, HBO Max in Indonesia; Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; Prime Video, HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
What is Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore rated?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, PG13 in Singapore and PG in the Philippines. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is directed by David Yates and stars Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Mads Mikkelsen, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler.
What is the Metascore for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore?
Metacritic's Metascore for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is 47 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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